Video Editor

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Video Editor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a passionate storyteller with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of video editing techniques. You will be responsible for crafting compelling video content for a variety of platforms, working on projects for brands.

What You’ll Do

• Edit video footage to create engaging and impactful narratives, ensuring alignment with the creative brief and client objectives.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, art directors, and other team members throughout the production process.
• Perform post-production tasks, including color correction, audio mixing, sound design, and adding special effects.
• Work with various video formats and resolutions, optimizing content for different platforms (e.g., social media, broadcast, web).
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in video editing.
• Manage project timelines and deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Conduct thorough quality control checks to identify and resolve any technical issues or errors.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute innovative ideas to enhance video content.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to established workflows.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a video editor, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills and a strong understanding of pacing, rhythm, and composition.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Ogilvy considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants from the United States can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" and Pay Transparency posters by clicking here.

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